Dean Foster previously of Durban has Dean’s Diary that is a summary of what has been happening
to Dean and African Bundu Safaris recently. I have included
details of past safaris – both guided and self-drives
that our clients have participated in, plus current affairs
in our countries and some of my own personal happenings. Included
in the text is feedback comments from clients who have recently
return to their home after a wonderful vacation in Southern
Africa. I started Dean’s Diary in 1997 and sent it to
a few friends – and since then, following to demand,
I have been submitting it to our website every 1 to 3 months,
for our friends and past clients to read and enjoy the happenings
of African Bundu Safaris. Below is a summary of the highlights
of each edition. Click on the edition you would like to read
and Dean’s Diary will then open! Enjoy.
Between 2004 & 2011, Dean Foster of Durban found it difficult to regularly write the editions, and my apologies for this. Having moved to the beautiful eastern Free State of South Africa, from my new house & office with stunning views of the Maluti Mountains and surrounding Golden Gate mountains, it was decided that I honestly did not have time to continue writing "Deans Diary" and so it came to an end. Our Guestbook has been maintained with feedback from most clients - who have taken the time after their trip, to write to us with their feedback of their recent trip. Now good news to our past readers and regular clients, I am trying to write Dean's Diary again and on a frequent basis. If you wish to be added to our Newsletter mailing list - drop me an email and I shall add you to this mailing list.
May 2011 to Sept 11 Dean's Diary resumes, Tourism decline but slowly recovering, some past & future safaris,new websites,Discounts and SPECIAL OFFFERS, Dean goes on Holiday to NZ
Nov 03 to July 04 Kalendri resigns, Various clients including Jim & Judith Return & Dylan Pierce - the famous artist prodigy from USA.
July 03 to
Oct 03 - Zambian Safaris, Nik & Angie return, new accommodation
website, Joe passes away.
April 03 to June 03 – English vs Bafana, Indaba, Namibian
self-drive clients.
Nov 02 to March 03 – Auntie’s Zim poem, CEO Satour meeting, Joe’s
illness.
July 02 to October 02 – World Summit in Johannesburg, St Blaize Granny
Flat, 4x4 sold.
Mar 02 to June 02 – Nik & Angie Wedding, Zimbabwe corrupt elections,
Indaba flight.
Dec 01 to Feb 02 – Clients various feedbacks,
Brother married, me stopped Guiding,
Oct 01 to Nov 01 – Mystery Tour report, ABS changes operation,
Zimbabwe chaos.
Aug 01 to Oct 01 - My report on safaris I guided, Sept 11, World Racism Conference.
May 01 to July 01 – Total Solar Eclipse, ABS photo website, How to choose
a company.
Jan 01 to Apr 01 – Poems by Chas & Judith, My camping safaris, Zululand
Flying Service.
Nov & Dec 00 - Cedarberg Adventure, feedback from
various safaris, educational tours.
Aug 00 to Oct 00 – Safety in Southern Africa, Honeymooners,
Tourism Ambassador Award.
May 00 to July 00 – Aids Conference, Zululand Flying
Service launch, new Office built, Claudia.
Mar 00 to April 00 – Pen-pal Kevin visit, Indaba visit, illegal Tour
companies.
Jan 00 to Feb 00 – Millennium safaris, Kruger Floods, self-drive holidays,
Sisters farm.
Nov & Dec 99 - Claudia’s first visit, Brad & Sophie,
T-towel Calendars, Milly swims.
Oct 99 – Various clients feedback, Durban floods, Flying Service trial
flight, Cathleen’s 92nd!
Sept 99 – Rhoda’s baby leopard, self-drive vacations, drive-way
tarred.
July 99 to Aug 99 – Keith & Jon, Wilderness trail, Thula gets elephants,
Milly replaces Espi.
Jun 99 – Nik’s 1st visit, Birding “twitchers” safari,
SA elections Mandela retires, Rovos Rail.
May 99 – Top Achiever Award, Shongweni visit, Wild Coast hike, Espi arrives.
April 99 – References, Ship cruises, Mandela’s retirement home.
Feb 99 to Mar 99 – Modus Operandi, new Tembe Lodge, Thula Thula first
visit.
Jan 99 – I become a Godfather, we charge public prices, new Satour Logo
Dec 98 – Scout Cedarberg Adventure, photos, cards
and phonecalls clients, Berg hike.
Nov 98 – Zululand safari with Brad & friends, Night
Hike, feedback from clients.
Sep 98 to Oct 98 – 36-day camping safari, Honeymooners website, NO to
Larium.
July to Aug 98 – Zululand and Lesotho Safari, Namibian camping
safari, Waterfront visit.
June 98 – Dave & Bernie on Honeymoon, I
become an uncle, Alice joins ABS.
May 98 – Royal Navy couples, Car rentals, Karsten’ s
21st, our winter like your summer!
April 98 – My worst clients ever, Cape
Educational trip, Wild Coast hike.
March 98 – Lots of short trips, Christine
helps me, African politics!!
Feb 98 – Great Zululand safaris, Family reunion,
FREE booking service.
Jan 98 – Electronic guestbook starts, Namibian Safari
reunion.
Dec 97 – Shakaland and Hluhluwe visit, brothers new farm, Didi
arrives in our life.
Nov 97 – First edition of Dean’s Diary, 1st Namibian
safari, what we offer.
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